Lab It Systems Lead — Validation & Data Integrity

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Lebanon, IN

This role focuses on ensuring the validation and data integrity of laboratory IT systems and computerized instruments within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. It involves implementing and maintaining systems according to regulatory requirements (cGMP, CSV) and collaborating with various quality and IT teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

What you'd actually do

  1. Leads and/or supports the laboratory with the validation of laboratory equipment and software systems including computerized analytical instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and computerized system validation across GAMP 5 software categories.
  2. Supports the establishment and maintenance of the validated state of software-based computerized systems and lab instruments in use in the lab, including ownership of periodic review cycles to confirm ongoing compliance and fitness for intended use.
  3. Partner cross-functionally with site DI SMEs to ensure a common, systematic approach to meeting existing and new DI/CSV expectations. This includes, but is not limited to, audit trail management, workstation security, and connecting stand-alone equipment.
  4. Supports site deployment and upgrade of laboratory IT systems such as MODA, Empower, NuGenesis, and LabVantage with any CSV needs
  5. Partners and establishes relationships with Global Quality Laboratory Network, Global and Site IT team members, Computer System Quality Assurance (CSQA), site Quality Assurance, and external vendor/supplier organizations.

Skills

Required

  • Data Integrity (DI) knowledge
  • Computerized System Validation (CSV)
  • cGMP
  • GAMP 5
  • audit trail management
  • workstation security
  • validation documentation
  • periodic review cycles
  • change control
  • investigations
  • root cause analysis
  • System Administration
  • technical evaluation
  • deviations and CAPAs
  • information asset protection
  • contract resource management

Nice to have

  • MODA
  • LabVantage
  • NuGenesis
  • Empower
  • WInKQCL
  • E3B system

What the JD emphasized

  • Strong Data Integrity (DI) knowledge
  • Proficiency with CSV
  • Solid knowledge of Computer System Validation process and Data Integrity
  • cGMP
  • regulatory requirements